YOU ARE CORDIALLY
INVITED TO JOIN US AT THE
2026 ODA GALAS
MELBOURNE & FREMANTLE
– COME AND CELEBRATE THE OPTICAL INDUSTRY'S NIGHT OF NIGHTS –
TOWN HALL MELBOURNE
SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2026
– 5.30 PM TO 10.30 PM –
DRINKS & CANAPES INCLUDED
THE ESPLANADE HOTEL FREMANTLE
FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2026
– 6.00 PM TO 10.00 PM –
DRINKS & CANAPES INCLUDED
This year's Gala theme is: GET FRAMED
Don your loudest, boldest and most eccentric eyewear and come ready to celebrate!
THE 2026 ODA NATIONAL
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Proudly Sponsored by Rodenstock
The ODA National Excellence Awards honours outstanding Optical Dispensers across Australia, celebrating the vital contribution they make to the industry and the important role they play within the optical practice. With categories designed to recognise a variety of accomplishments including the prestigious ‘National Medal for Optical Dispensing Excellence’ nominations are open to all ODA Members and may be completed by the entrant themselves or by a colleague. Awards will be presented in both cities during the evening formalities.
CERT IV IN OPTICAL DISPENSING GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Proudly Sponsored by ZEISS Vision Care
A huge congratulations to everyone who has completed the ACOD Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing course. Please join us, along with your family, friends and colleagues, in celebrating this momentous occasion. This is also your chance to put on your finest formal attire and showcase your most daring frames! This year's Gala theme is "GET FRAMED" ~ an excuse to don your most eccentric eyewear. Both evenings will include canapés, drinks and entertainment, followed by the presentation of certificates to the graduating class.
Look what else is happening on the Gala weekends...
ODA FIJI OUTREACH
SILENT AUCTION
All made possible THANKS to our 2026 ODA Gala Sponsors
Need Accommodation? We've organised some special rates for you!
ODA is excited to announce our first ever overseas conference! This two-day conference will unite eyecare professionals in the heart of the Pacific for a weekend of learning, networking and cultural experiences.
Everyone is invited from Optical Dispensers, Dispensing Opticians, Optical Assistants, Optometrists, Orthoptists and everyone in between.